Influence of Plasma Arc Current and Gas Flow on the Structural and Tribological Properties of TiN Coatings Obtained by Plasma Spraying
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Abstract
This study investigates the development of TiN-based coatings using plasma spraying technology, focusing on how plasma arc current and working gas flow rate affect the coatings’ structural-phase composition and mechanical–tribological properties. The research highlights the potential and effectiveness of plasma spraying for TiN coatings. Results from scanning electron microscopy and nanoindentation tests show that the TiN coatings have a dense microstructure with strong adhesion. Tribological testing demonstrated that coatings deposited at a 250 A arc current displayed the lowest coefficient of dry friction and the lowest porosity (2.13%) compared to those deposited at 350 A and 450 A arc currents, which exhibited higher porosity (up to 10.45%).
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OpenAlex topics: Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · Advanced materials and composites · Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
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PlasmaScience LLP, Ust-Kamenogorsk 070000, Kazakhstan
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Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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